Down-home counter serve with mesquite-smoked meat by the pound or in sandwiches, plus a patio.
David Quintanilla
Bare Bull BBQ in Canyon Lake is a true Texas BBQ gem!
We stopped in for dinner and were extremely impressed from start to finish. The service was excellent — friendly, welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was clean, organized, and had that relaxed Hill Country BBQ vibe you hope for.
Now let’s talk about the food…
My wife and I ordered the Burnt Ends & BBQ Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Cucumber Salad, and everything delivered.
The burnt ends were absolutely AMAZING — smoked to perfection, tender, juicy, and packed with deep, rich flavor. Easily the standout of the meal. The BBQ chicken was also very good — moist, not dry at all, with a bold smoky flavor that really came through.
The roasted potatoes were cooked pretty good, and the cucumber salad tasted like something straight out of Mom’s kitchen — fresh, simple, and nostalgic.
This is the kind of BBQ spot you hope to find — authentic, flavorful, and welcoming. We highly recommend Bare Bull BBQ and will definitely be back!
What a find.
… moreTaylor Simon
Oh yah! That’s some good BBQ!
Best smoked turkey in Canyon Lake, I dare say.
Their potato salad was also delicious, and the perfect mashed texture.
The staff was awesome! They let me try the different cuts of brisket, and even sampled their Jalapeno Sausage that had the right amount of heat to it, and some surprise bites of complimenting cheese.
I tried their sweet tea on the way out, which was sweet and southern! They even had a cooler with a pretty big selection of canned sodas and beers. I also tried an Orange Vanilla Coke Zero with my lunch.
I’ll definitely be back to try one of their chicken sandwiches and the banana pudding. Until next time! Cheers!
… moremonica morales
Oh em gee! This is my new favorite BBQ! Our first time so we tried a bunch of things. Brisket and reg sausage plate w/ green beans and potato salad. Brisket is flavorful and oh so tender! The sausage was a bit dry and pepper forward as were the green beans. The potato salad isn’t bad but pretty basic, blank canvas if you will. Smashed potatoes with mayo. I squeezed pickles for juice and a little salt. I liked it. Also had burnt ends and pork ribs w/ cucumber salad and Mac salad. The burnt ends are not your traditional BBQ sauce smothered and basted but so very good anyway! Their brisket bark is so flavorful! I usually don’t use BBQ sauce but I tried it and it’s good too! It’s not pepper forward like just other places. The ribs are tender and fell clean off the bone! The cucumber salad is a hefty serving, the pasta salad is good but is heavier on mayo than I’m use to, I didn’t mind it. The plates come with pickles, onions, two slices of bread and small cup of sauce. An extra cup was requested at no additional charge. We will definitely be back!! I need to try the Dino rib but they were sold out.
… moresergio martinez
I absolutely love this place!!! The portions for the price always makes me feel like my eyes are bigger than my stomach and sssooo delicious. I don’t know if she is the owner but the welcome I’ve received by the woman who takes your order makes me feel like mom welcoming me home for dinner. It’s a hidden gem for sure but I come or order takeout at least once sometimes twice a month in the 5 months I’ve lived in the area. To say I’m a huge fan is an understatement. From the fireman to the turkey sandwich and 2 meat plates, potato salad to corn, everything has been so good. I keep wanting to try the desserts but am so full and the couple of times I have brought home desserts for later, they “mysteriously” disappear before I can try them, lol. Definitely a 5 jalapeño restaurant! Be back again soon!
… moreDebbie V
had the baked potato with sliced brisket, fantastic, brisket so flavorful and tender, you can cut it with a plastic fork. Oh and you will need a to go box for sure u less you are a big big eater.
… moreGenie C
Loved our food. Not like a restaurant style, but they did bring our food to the table after ordering it at the counter.
… moreMayra Crapo
We tried this BBQ restaurant for the first time and we loved it!!! The brisket was delicious, super soft, it was like eating butter! And the chicken was also delicious, it was perfectly cooked, it was coming off the bone! My husband and I have tried other BBQ restaurants before but I must say. This one has been the best one, hands down! We are glad we found it and we are definitely going back!!
… moreMelissa De La Fuente
Best bbq I have had in a very long time. From the moment my friends and I walked in, friendly service, fresh lemonade, cute cool decor throughout, and the food was AMAZING. If you want to take a drive through country roads, eat deliciously smoked brisket and ribs, homemade sausage, nachos, delicious mac and cheese, and delectable dessert, Stop by, say hi to owners Tracy and Allen, who were working hard getting orders out, maintaining a clean dining area, and conversational with all customers. Come out and try it! you will not be disappointed!!
… moreSteven Christian
A very good BBQ joint. The brisket is smokey and juicy and the jalapeno sausage is good. We ordered the meat by the pound and shared; we don’t usually order side dishes. Service is friendly and fast. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable. The owner stopped by our table and chatted for a moment. We will be back when staying in the area.
… moreMatt
This restaurant gets five stars for the atmosphere, service, and the food.
I was traveling with four kids and was very grateful for the extra help I received. When they brought our food out, they helped me with a highchair, extra plates, and came back to check on us even as they were busy helping other customers. It is nice to eat somewhere you know those working care to go the extra mile to help those that need a little more.
The food was good as well. I had the firefighter and it was good. All the food was tasty and even one loved the Mac and cheese and sausage.
The restaurant was well cleaned and so were the bathrooms.
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